Matthew Duffy Obituary
He was an avid motorcycle rider with over 200,000 miles on his BMWs. He also loved to ride his bicycle doing 15-20 miles a day well into his eighties. He enjoyed spending time on his sailboat.
Matt "Duffy" was a loving father, brother and son. He is survived by his two daughters, Karla Cox and Krista Eftink; eight grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and two younger sisters, Eileen Duffy and Margaret Duffy. He is also survived by his beloved cat, Calamity Jane.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Matthew Duffy of the Bronx, NY; and his oldest daughter, Katherine McGee of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your local animal rescue organization.
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